The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-05-05

the girl. The lady was apparently about As
years Of age, dressed well though not richly.
ana her general appearance and converse
ton betokened refinement In herinuuiries
concerning julia she revealed the deepest
interest, and when the Secretary related TO
her the sad story of the child's wrongs she
shoWe1 great emotion and exclaimed:
had no idea the poor child had been
SC neglected
May | ask your namepn inquired the
secretary, as the possibility of tracing up
Juha's parentage now presented itself.
She replied: 1 cannot tell YOU who
am, but would like to see the child
"'Of course cannot tell YOU where she
is unless You inform me who it is that wants
to see her, replied the Secretary.
GU need not be afraid of me- answered
the lady. 1 don't wish to take her away /:
l only want to see if she resembles her
mother
The Secretary then explained to the WISH
tor that he could not be expected to confide
IN her II she refused to acquaint him with her
name ana VINO she was, and so she contented
helSeh with inquiring more specifically as
10 the appearance of the mother
Julla'S mother was about 35 wears of
age" began the Secretary.
Yes" interposed the mysterious visitor.
With dark hair and eyes, and was evil
IDENTIFY lady of wealth and refinement
continued the Secretary. She was richly
attired and displayed profusion of dia-
monds and jewelry
Yes yes chimed the lady.
she spoke French, German and English
tiuently; appeared to have a thorough
knowledge of music and was fine per
former on the piano.
just So, said the lady excitedly. as if
the description given by the Secretary cor
responded with her knowledge of the identity
of the mother
ADVISED TO ADVERTISE.
She said she was from Europe. but
gave no particular locality as her residence !;
that large property had been left to her.
subject to the condition that she would
never marry, and if she violated this provi-
sion she was to lose it. She said she had
married privately, and had come to this
country to give birth to her child so as to
insure secrecy
1.-The description of the lady YOU have
given responded the visitor, answers very
accurately that of the lady to whom | have
reference; and although | do not feel dis
posed to furnish you any further informa-
ton, will offer you a suggestion, if YOU
are still anxious to'find out anything further
about the history and parentage of the
child, and that is, to send her photograph
and brief recital of the case to the London
Times. L am sure, from what know, YOU
VIII have response and a request for
further particulars, the result of which will
umaVei the apparent mystery that now
covers it
After expressing her wishes that success
might attend our efforts in the direction of
her suggestion, she politely bid us adieu and
left the office -
The suggestion to send her photograph
and a. recital of Julia's case to the London
Times was acted upon, but nothing came
of it,
On the other hand, letters from all parts
OF the country were received offering to
adopt the strangers. child, and as Mrs.
Noilz was quite willing not to stand in the
way of the little girls future if a wealthy
couple desired to befriend her, the society
investigated the best of the offers made and
selection was finally made, in which
wealth, education, culture and refinement
were promised, and little Julia finally took
leave of Philadelphia, and in company with
DIR. Turner started for her new home the
exact location of which is for obvious rea-
sons withheld from the public
There is little more too add
THE PRINCE IS FOUND.
Bertha Woodbury's" adopted father was
in this city a few months ago and called on
DR.. Turner at his office, No. 1906 Walnut
street
1t was learned that the strangers child"
was then most beautiful and accomplished
young lady ''of good manners" and pleasing
address, that cher character was most esti-
mable and that all loved her for her good
ness of heart
Berthas engagement to California mil
lionaire enables the writer to record most
charming denouement to this romantic his
tory, and many Philadelphians will wish
Bertha Woodbury." JOY and happiness as
she enters upon this new chapter in her life's
history.
Stayl
few words more
SkepticS may doubt the authenticity of
this story
\,ould there be any such unbelieving your
correspondent begs to refer them to DR..
Charles z. Turner, No 1906 Walnut street,
this city, or to any of the officers of the
Pennsylvania Society to Protect Children
from Cruelty
And, by the by, if you call at the latters
Office on Chestnut street, at the corner of
Broad street, glance over the archway in the
visitors main room and you viii see a life
size portrait of a most beautiful young girl
1t was from it that your correspondent
CLEANED the idea of inquirlng about the his
tory of the original.
1t is the picture of Bertha Woodbury."
then Julia Watkinz, when she was s years
old